Outbreak of Sheep Pox or Goat Pox Identified in Village of Koriten

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An outbreak of sheep pox or goat pox was identified in the village of Koriten, Northeastern Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency reported on Saturday. The livestock farm had 120 sheep in it.
The owner of the livestock reported the situation to the competent authorities after clinical signs of the disease appeared. The veterinary authorities were offered cooperation once they arrived.
A 5-kilometre protection zone has been established around the outbreak site, covering the villages of Abrit, Aleksandria, Kapitan Dimitrovo, Koriten, Poruchik Kardzhievo, and Severnyak.
A 20-kilometre surveillance zone was established around the outbreak.
Measures were taken to control and eradicate the disease in accordance with the provisions of European and national legislation. Restrictive measures are being implemented in the settlements within the protection and surveillance zones, including a ban on the movement of sheep and goats, with the exception of animals intended for immediate slaughter under certain conditions.
The disease poses no danger to humans, but its spread can cause significant economic damage.

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